Sorrow, frustration for local Afghans as crisis continues

With the death toll from Thursday's airport bombing continuing to rise and the White House warning another attack is likely, the crisis in Afghanistan is weighing heavily on local Afghans, who fear for their families.

NYC man charged with helping transport woman's body in barrel to NJ

An unemployed Queens man is under arrest, accused of helping move a barrel from New York City to New Jersey carrying the remains of a dead woman.

Man shot dead in Queens while sitting in car

The NYPD is on the hunt for the gunman who opened fire on a man sitting in his car in Long Island City.

NYPD: Woman punches, yells anti-Mexican slurs at victim in Queens

According to authorities, the victim, a 49-year-old woman was waiting for the bus on Woodhaven Boulevard when the suspect approached her, punched her in the head several times and made an anti-Mexican statement.

Amber Alert canceled for missing girl from Queens

Authorities say Jaila Puello, 7, has been found safe and the suspect, Jean Puello, 40, is facing charges of attempted rape and menacing.

Hochul says statewide mask mandate for schools is likely

Speaking at P.S. 143 in Queens, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul indicated she will likely issue a statewide mask mandate for schools after she assumes the office of governor.

Venus Williams receives wild card into U.S. Open

Two-time U.S. Open champion Venus Williams will be back in Flushing Meadows this year after being granted a wild card into the Grand Slam tournament. She won the tournament in 2000 and 2001 and hasn't missed it since 2006.

NYC group steps up to help women amid crisis in Afghanistan

As the Afghan government crumbled seemingly within days, concerns have swirled over what will happen to women and girls, who under previous Taliban rule were barred from going to school or working and couldn't even walk the streets without male chaperones.

Proud Boy fan from Queens pleads guilty to threatening violence at Capitol

Eduard Florea, 41, of Middle Village, Queens, pleaded guilty by video to charges of transmitting violent threats and illegally possessing ammunition.

Gun Violence Erupts: 17 shot across New York City in span of 2 hours

The NYPD said it was investigating at least six shootings within two hours across New York City that left 17 people injured including one critically.

1 dead after apparent road rage shooting in Queens

Authorities say Anthony Ali, 24, got into a car accident with the suspect. The pair argued, and the suspect pulled out a gun and shot and killed Ali before driving away.

Man killed, woman injured in Queens karaoke bar shooting

A 22-year-old man was killed and a 21-year-old woman was injured in a shooting inside a karaoke bar in Flushing, Queens.

US Open tennis qualifying rounds to be closed to fans

Matches in qualifying rounds for the U.S. Open will be closed to spectators because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Smuggling ring trafficked over $130M in counterfeit shoes, headphones to U.S.: Feds

Authorities say the ring would smuggle generic goods into the U.S., add logos to make them appear to be brand-name merchandise and then sell them to consumers and wholesale buyers.

Sculpture in Queensbridge Park made of plywood used during BLM protests

Not only were last summer’s Black Lives Matters protests a pivotal moment in the fight for racial justice, the movement has also helped Tanda Francis grow and evolve as an artist.

Group chases, brutally attack 2 men leaving bar

A group of attackers used baseball bats and other items to viciously beat two men who left a Queens bar in the early morning hours.